Millman’s Fourth Annual Women’s History Month Essay Contest is a Huge Success

March 21, 2006

BROOKLYN, NY- On Saturday, March 18, 2006, Assemblywoman Joan L. Millman hosted the awards ceremony for her Fourth Annual Women’s History Month Essay Contest, titled “Women: Builders of Communities and Dreams.” Nearly 200 students from ten schools, both public and private, participated in the contest, and over 150 students and their families were in attendance at the awards ceremony at the YWCA of Brooklyn.

An outstanding panel of community leaders judged the essay contest, including, Judy Stanton, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Heights Association, Renee Flowers, Director of the Gowanus Wildcats, Lydia Denworth, President of the Park Slope Civic Council, Carol Enseki, President of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and Pauline Blake, President of the 78th Police Precinct Community Council. The essays were divided into three categories, 3rd and 4th Grades, 5th and 6th Grades, and 7th and 8th Grades. Three winners in each category were asked to read a portion of their essays to the audience and were awarded a $50.00 government savings bond donated by Independence Community Foundation. Additionally, all participants were presented with a New York State Assembly Certificate by Assemblywoman Millman to recognize their efforts.

“I am encouraged by the overwhelming participation in this year’s Women’s History Month Essay Contest,” said Assemblywoman Joan Millman. “This contest is a great opportunity for all of us to recognize the important contributions to society that women make every day. For four years now, my essay contest has been a fun way for students to learn and write about women who serve as great role models. But it is the parents and teachers who continue to make this event a success, encouraging the participation of students from ten different schools throughout the district.”

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